Assumptions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 15: Spotting assumptions and jumping to conclusions · Set 977 · 40 questions

Thinking tip (Maybe — let me check): Jumping to conclusions: “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.”, “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” Checking first: “The new boy is quiet. I’ll talk to him and find out more.”, “The shop is dark. Let me read the notice on the door.” Careful habits: asking before judging, looking for more clues, thinking of other causes. Hasty habits: guessing the worst, judging by looks.

1. 1.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) asking before judging (b) deciding too fast (c) saying “maybe” (d) waiting to find out
2. 2.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) waiting to find out (b) trusting the first idea (c) guessing the worst (d) blaming without proof
3. 3.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The new boy is quiet. I’ll talk to him and find out more.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) guessing the worst (b) checking the facts (c) blaming without proof (d) ignoring other reasons
5. 5.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) guessing the worst (b) blaming without proof (c) trusting the first idea (d) saying “maybe”
6. 6.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) deciding too fast (b) guessing the worst (c) judging by looks (d) asking before judging
7. 7.True or false: “Diya didn’t wave back. Maybe she didn’t see me — I’ll ask.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: deciding too fast? (a) careful (b) hasty
9. 9.True or false: “The bus is late. Let me check if there is traffic.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “He got full marks. I’ll ask how he studied.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thinking of other causes (b) trusting the first idea (c) waiting to find out (d) looking for more clues
12. 12.True or false: “blaming without proof” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking for more clues (b) waiting to find out (c) checking the facts (d) judging by looks
14. 14.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: thinking of other causes? (a) hasty (b) careful
15. 15.True or false: “The bus is late, so the driver must be lazy.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “checking the facts” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) blaming without proof (b) looking for more clues (c) trusting the first idea (d) judging by looks
18. 18.True or false: “My friend hasn’t replied, so she doesn’t like me.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “thinking of other causes” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.👟 “He has new shoes, so he must be rich.” What is the hidden assumption? (a) new shoes mean rich (b) he likes running (c) shoes cost nothing (d) shoes are white
21. 21.True or false: “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔦 How can you check an assumption? (a) trust your first idea (b) ignore it (c) ask or look for facts (d) say it louder
23. 23.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
24. 24.True or false: “deciding too fast” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “looking for more clues” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: ignoring other reasons? (a) hasty (b) careful
27. 27.True or false: “asking before judging” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) judging by looks (b) deciding too fast (c) looking for more clues (d) blaming without proof
29. 29.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) looking for more clues (b) asking before judging (c) checking the facts (d) ignoring other reasons
30. 30.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The bus is late, so the driver must be lazy.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
31. 31.🏪 Meera says, “The shop is closed, so today must be Sunday.” What is she assuming? (a) it shuts only on Sunday (b) shops are big (c) shops sell milk (d) Sunday is fun
32. 32.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: waiting to find out? (a) careful (b) hasty
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking for more clues (b) checking the facts (c) saying “maybe” (d) guessing the worst
34. 34.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) guessing the worst (b) waiting to find out (c) saying “maybe” (d) asking before judging
35. 35.📵 Your friend didn’t reply all day. Which is the most careful thought? (a) she lost all her friends (b) she hates me (c) she moved away (d) maybe she is busy
36. 36.True or false: “Diya didn’t wave back, so she must be angry with me.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “deciding too fast” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “ignoring other reasons” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “My friend hasn’t replied. Maybe she is busy.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “The shop is dark. Let me read the notice on the door.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True

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